Critic
Critic
Critic (/ˈkrɪtɪk/; from the Ancient Greek κριτικός, kritikos) is a professional who communicates an assessment and an opinion of various forms of creative works such as art, literature, music, cinema, theater, fashion, architecture, and food. Critics may also take as their subject social or government policy. Critical judgments, whether derived from critical thinking or not, weigh up a range of factors, including an understanding of the historical and cultural contexts within which the work was produced.
Etymology
The term Critic comes from the Ancient Greek word κριτικός (kritikos), meaning "able to discern", which is a derivative of the word κριτής (krités), meaning a person who offers reasoned judgement or analysis, value judgement, interpretation, or observation.
Related Terms
- Art Critic: A person who is specialized in analyzing, interpreting, and making critical judgments about specific works of art.
- Literary Critic: A person who specializes in the study, discussion, evaluation, and interpretation of literature.
- Music Critic: A person who specializes in conducting a critical analysis, study, and evaluation of music and its performance.
- Film Critic: A person who publishes their thoughts and opinions about films and cinema.
- Food Critic: A person who analyzes food served in public eating places and writes reviews about them.
- Theatre Critic: A person who writes reviews about theatre performances, including plays, actors, directors, and others involved in the world of theatre.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Critic
- Wikipedia's article - Critic
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